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S891 RGW

1999 Mercedes-benz A-class

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,036 mi
Last recorded101,036 miles
Recorded on21 May 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class75,680 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS891 RGW
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelA-class
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2011 101,036 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 101,036 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 98,365 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 98,359 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both Front Steering arms has slight play at its fixings

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre will need attention in the near future

Offside Mirror slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Seat Belt buckle cover missing but operation not affected

Pass 10 Jul 2009 91,417 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2009 91,417 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 May 2007 81,419 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 74,474 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 74,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz A-class?

Based on 4,204,702 MOT tests across 368,463 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
5,763
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
368,463
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63,616
Brake pipe excessively corroded 58,529
Stop lamp not working 50,991
Registration plate lamp not working 41,728
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 38,250
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S891 RGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 75,680 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz A-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63,616 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S891 RGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz A-class typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz A-class is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S891 RGW registered?

S891 RGW is a 1999 Mercedes-benz A-class, first registered on 25 February 1999.

Is S891 RGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S891 RGW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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